Irish Daily Mail Mailword Large Crossword Clues for Today March 23, 2024
by J Nandhini
Updated Mar 23, 2024
Playing the Irish Daily Mail Mailword Large crossword will be more challenging to solve as it presents with more grid boxes and more clues. Only the Crossword experts can solve the puzzle hidden with clues and twists. It's great! if you solved the puzzle, and that's okay when you cannot fill the grids, we are here to help you to the perfect answers to fill your grid box
Sojourn (4)
Ans: STOP
A sojourn refers to a temporary stay or visit to a place. "Stop" fits this description as it implies a pause or break in one's journey, which aligns with the idea of a temporary stay.
Tell (6)
Ans: HERALD
"Tell" can mean to communicate or announce something. A "herald" is someone who proclaims or announces news or important information, making it an appropriate answer for the clue.
Tainted (6)
Ans: VENOSE
"Tainted" suggests something contaminated or impure. "Venose" means having many veins or vein-like patterns, which could be interpreted metaphorically as having marks or lines that suggest contamination or impurity.
Eternal (7)
Ans: ABIDING
"Eternal" means lasting forever or enduring indefinitely. "Abiding" means enduring or continuing without change, which aligns with the idea of something eternal or long-lasting.
Regular (6)
Ans: SERIAL
"Regular" can mean occurring at fixed intervals or conforming to a standard pattern. "Serial" can mean something that occurs in a series or sequence, adhering to a regular pattern, making it a suitable answer.
Vied (8)
Ans: COMPETED
"Vied" implies competing or contending for something. "Competed" is the past tense of "compete," which means to strive against others to achieve a goal or win a prize, fitting the clue.
Playing card (3)
Ans: SIX
In a standard deck of playing cards, the "six" card represents the number six. Therefore, "six" is a fitting answer for the clue
Pretentious nonsense (4)
Ans: BLAH
Pretentious nonsense" refers to meaningless or empty talk that is perceived as trying to be impressive but lacks substance. "Blah" is often used colloquially to represent such empty or insipid speech, making it an apt answer.
Diamonds, informally (3)
Ans: ICE
"Diamonds" is a term used in card games to refer to one of the four suits. "Ice" is a slang term that informally refers to diamonds, especially in the context of playing cards
Relieved exclamation (4)
Ans: WHEW
"Whew" is an exclamation often used to express relief, exhaustion, or astonishment. It fits the clue as it signifies a sense of relief or release after a challenging or stressful situation
Stitched (4)
Ans: PIED
Stitched" suggests something that has been pieced together or sewn. "Pied" means having two or more colors in blotches or patches, often resembling a piebald pattern, which fits the idea of being stitched together.
Ostrich relatives (4)
Ans: MOAS
Moas were large, flightless birds native to New Zealand that became extinct around the 15th century. They were related to ostriches and emus, making "moas" an appropriate answer for the clue.
Shocking weapon (5)
Ans: TASER
A "taser" is a type of electroshock weapon commonly used by law enforcement to incapacitate individuals temporarily by delivering electric shocks. It fits the clue as it is a weapon known for its ability to shock or stun.
Trudge (4)
Ans: PACE
"Trudge" refers to walking slowly and with heavy steps, often due to exhaustion or difficulty. "Pace" can mean to walk at a steady and consistent speed, fitting the idea of trudging along.
Peel (4)
Ans: HUSK
Peel" can mean to remove the outer layer of something. A "husk" is an outer covering or shell, particularly referring to the outer covering of certain fruits or seeds that need to be removed before consumption.
Spanish article (3)
Ans: U N O
"Uno" is the Spanish word for "one," which can also function as the indefinite article "a" or "an" in Spanish. As an article, "uno" fits the clue.
Satellite (7)
Ans: SUBJECT
In various contexts, a "subject" can refer to a person or thing that is under surveillance, observation, or control, resembling the role of a satellite orbiting and monitoring a celestial body.
Agricultural vehicle (7)
Ans: TRACTOR
A "tractor" is a vehicle used in agriculture to pull or push machinery or trailers, typically used for plowing, planting, and other farming tasks. It fits the clue as an agricultural vehicle.
Most slack (7)
Ans: LOOSEST
"Loosest" is the superlative form of the word "loose," which means not firmly or tightly fixed in place, allowing for the most slack or freedom of movement.
Main female character (7)
Ans: HEROINE
A "heroine" is the principal female character in a story, play, or movie, typically characterized by courage, bravery, or outstanding achievements
Expert (3)
Ans: APT
Apt" means having a natural ability or suitability for something. An expert is often described as being apt or well-suited for their field of expertise
Particle (4)
Ans: BEAD
A "bead" is a small, rounded object with a hole through it, often used in jewelry-making or as a decorative element. It fits the clue as a type of particle
Chew (4)
Ans: GULP
"Gulp" typically means to swallow something hastily or eagerly without chewing. While it may not directly relate to chewing in the conventional sense, it fits the idea of consuming food or drink, albeit quickly.
--- Hubble, astronomer (5)
Ans: EDWIN
The dashes suggest that the answer is a part of someone's name. "Edwin" refers to Edwin Hubble, a renowned American astronomer who played a crucial role in establishing the field of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology.
Wordless performer (4)
Ans: MIME
A mime is a performer who uses gestures, expressions, and body movements to convey emotions and tell stories without using words. "Mime" fits perfectly as it describes a performer who communicates without verbal language.
Unexceptional (2,2)
Ans: SO SO
"So so" is a colloquial expression used to describe something that is neither exceptionally good nor exceptionally bad; it's just average or mediocre. The repetition of "so" emphasizes the lack of distinction, fitting the clue for something unexceptional.
Not difficult (4)
Ans: MERE
"Mere" means small, slight, or minimal. In this context, it suggests that something is not difficult or complex; it's just simple or straightforward.
Age (3)
Ans: EGO
"Age" can refer to the passage of time or the process of getting older. "Ego" typically refers to a person's sense of self or identity, which can be influenced by their experiences and the passage of time, thus fitting the clue.
Cleaning implement (4)
Ans: SWAB
A "swab" is a small piece of absorbent material, often attached to a stick, used for cleaning or applying substances to a surface. It's commonly used in medical settings for cleaning wounds or collecting samples, making it an appropriate answer for a cleaning implement.
Sweet potato (3)
Ans: OCA
"Oca" is a type of tuberous root vegetable that resembles a small potato and is native to the Andes region of South America. It fits the clue as a type of sweet potato, though it's less common than other varieties.
Keep for later (3,5)
Ans: SET ASIDE
Set aside" means to reserve or save something for later use or consideration. It fits the clue as it describes the action of keeping something aside for future use or reference.
